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"A mother lulls her little girl to sleep with a motorbike ride through Southern India"--
Book cover for "Mommy love"
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"As mother and child read Mommy Love, the text provides the reader with the prompts of a mindfulness exercise. Mothers are guided to use their senses to help them bond with their babies notice small details, and ground themselves in the present moment. There are words of encouragement and hope as Mommy and Baby begin their love together. Complete with an author's note, breathing exercises, a gratitude practice, and other resources"--
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"Picture book written in verse celebrating the wonders and importance of monarch butterflies"--
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"Alice and Mrs. Nobody love getting up to no good. While giving each other fashionable haircuts, belting nighttime duets, or scribbling magic-marker wall murals, the two friends are inseparable. Until the day they disagree on what to play next. Mrs. Nobody wants Alice to play Puppy. But when Alice pushes back (she was Puppy last time!), she feels the wrath of Mrs. Nobody, who grows bigger and bigger and louder and louder before disappearing altogether....
Book cover for "My afro is a rising sun"
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Celebrates Black hair and heritage through the lens of a young boy and his afro.
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"Two boys argue about whose dad is the best and strongest, taking the competition to the extreme"--
Book cover for "My dear sea"
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"On a family beach trip, an excited young swimmer rushes to the water as her dad cautions her to respect the sea. As she swims in the waves and builds sandcastles onshore, she shares valuable lessons on responsibility that she learned from her best friend, the sea"--
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"A little girl named Margaux has a big black cat named May. One day, May doesn't come home for dinner and, although the family looks and looks, they can't find her. Margaux's auntie helps in the search, but she can't stay long because she is packing to move to the city. Margaux will miss her auntie. She also misses May. Will May ever come home?"--
Book cover for "Nearly exactly almost like me"
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"When he gets questioning looks at the playground, a big brother explains all the ways in which his little brother is just like him, even though they do not look alike"--
Book cover for "Never take your rhino on a plane"
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"A cautionary tale about the daredevil stunts and embarrassing antics you will face when traveling with your pet rhinoceros. From the security line to the luggage carousel, there is no hope for a relaxing trip or in-flight movie..."--Provided by publisher.

171. New

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Follows "a young Filipina on her first day of school as she discovers the true and layered meaning of 'new'"--
Book cover for "Next to me"
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"On a walk home from school a boy notices all the things in his neighborhood"--

173. Nightsong

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"After a long day in the hustle and bustle of the big, noisy city, Lewis is ready to go home. But when the BRUMMM of their bus is stopped by a loud POP!, they are stuck waiting along a country road. With nothing to do, Lewis finds himself listening to new noises all around him. Beetles BUZZ and critters ZIP in the moon-bright sky. Whooooooosh, whirr, flitter flutter, rustle rustle--whoa! The more he listens, the more he hears. Nature's sounds are...
Book cover for "Nimbus plays alone"
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"Nimbus cloud loves life in the sky, peekabooing Sun and raining on Ground below. But soon other clouds want to join in the fun, and Nimbus isn't so sure they can play together: Cumulus is too silly and too loud, Cirrus does not listen, and Stratus always wants to touch! Nimbus knows the best way to play is alone, by yourself. Then why do they seem to want to be friends? With a riotous celebration of clouds, author-illustrator Saki Tanaka reminds...
Book cover for "No cat like Tac"
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"When Tyra finds a box labeled "free kittens," Dad says she can pick just one to adopt. So Tyra chooses Tac: a BIG kitten who's a little different from other cats. Tyra makes sure Tac has tons of toys to play with, lots of cozy places to cuddle, and plenty of love and affection. But everything about Tac, from her zoomies to her hairballs, is bigger, louder, and fierier than other cats. Then one day, Tac's mischief gets out of control, and Dad says...

176. Odder

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5 stars
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A touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, from Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of Wishtree.
Meet Odder, the Queen of Play:
Nobody has her moves.
She doesn’t just swim to the bottom,
she dive-bombs.
She doesn’t just somersault,
she triple-doughnuts.
She doesn’t just ride the waves,
she makes them.
Odder spends her...
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"Mr. Rabbit lives alone, and you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea, and gardening-but sometimes, it can get a little too quiet... Luckily, spring has arrived, and that means Mr. Rabbit can plant his favorite vegetable-carrots! With some love, sunshine, and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr. Rabbit spots something unusual-a wiggling carrot top! He pulls and pulls,...
Book cover for "Old blue is my home"
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In an old blue van, a young girl finds more than shelter and necessities, but a sense of belonging and love, despite occasionally feeling adrift between worlds.
Book cover for "On the last day of school"
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"Before the final bell rings, there's excitement in the air--but it's bittersweet, too. You'll laugh and cry, play and learn, and remember all the special moments with your friends and teachers. [This book provides] a reminder to celebrate where you started and where you're going next"--
Book cover for "One day at the bottom of the deep blue sea"
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"A clever little girl "with a net for catching pearls" meets a shark who wants nothing more than to eat her for dinner. Diving into these gorgeous pages, readers will find nothing short of a classic tale: a bully being shown up by his weaker and far more clever adversary!"--Provided by publisher.